The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

In 2016, The Foundation distributed over $104 million in grants in its Arts and Cultural Heritage Program. This included over 100 awards, with a median value of $400,000. The Foundation is based in New York City, but has no specific geographic focus.

Prospective grantees must submit a letter of inquiry to foundation staff in order to be considered and invited to submit a full proposal. The Foundation recommends reviewing the proposal guidelines before inquiring.